Saturday, December 22, 2007

Office Christmas Party

My boss just finished building his new house (the mansion is pictured above). It took two and half years to build. It is one of the most elaborate homes I’ve ever been in. It’s 9,000 square feet and has three floors. The grand entry way is impressive between the stairs and all the tile and woodwork. There are five bedrooms, each with its own bathroom (he has five kids). The master suite has two separate toilets (his and hers), a big bathtub, a shower that has so many jets the dirt just flies off of you and a fireplace. There is a living room, dining room, an eat-in kitchen with a family room off to the side. The top floor has the three girl’s bedrooms and a large common area. The basement has the two boy’s bedrooms, another family room, theater, exercise room, bonus room, pool room (changing area, lockers and full bathroom), wine cellar and bar. For those who are curious there are ten bathrooms and seven people living in the house. The oldest two children are away at school. The pool he calls a lap pools is two meters short from being Olympic size. It’s a very beautiful home.

My boss wanted me to cook a fancy meal at his home when it was complete. He’s been saying this for the last two years. My wonderful husband agreed to help me. Instead of going to work, I went to his house and got paid to cook Christmas dinner for the office staff and spouses. Tom and I cooked over six hours straight to get this meal together. I had a nice budget from the boss which I went over about twenty dollars.

We were so tired and our feet hurt by the end of the night. I’m grateful I had Tom to help or else I would not have been to do it. My boss was very appreciative and everyone got to take home leftovers.

25 comments:

Oh wow, Nadine...what a beautiful home and what an incredible experience you and your husband had being like caterers for your boss!The food you prepared looks so elegant and scrumptious...And wow, the details on that home are so elaborate...such as the ceilings!

Hope you can kick back and relax and that you're pretty much ready for Christmas...So wishing you and your family a truly blessed Christmas, dear Nadine!

Amen Jenn! WOW! WOW and double wow, I don't know what to say. Man, are you two for hire ;>)Every thing sounds and looks so delicious. I notice you are not given out any recipes this time???? Come on now???

Okay Nadine you made me very hungry reading about all the wonderful food. Plus I have sampled some of your cooking and I know how good it is! What a blessing you are to your family, work, and friends. Enjoy the holiday!

Amazing story and photos to go with it! Wow! You have so many hidden talents. The meal looks fantastic! I would love the recipe for the stuffed sea food dish a la vodka.

The slide show was out of this world! The house is over the top with the beautiful staircase and my personal favorite, breakfast nook, especially the ceiling. I would drink coffee all day if I had a room like THAT!

Thanks for sharing and may you and your family have a wonderful Christmas!

Nadine, your food sounds WAY better than the house, and I can almost taste it.Houses like that, however, upset me. It is such a waste of money. But I wouldn't mind 2 toilets in the bath (his and hers).

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